#001F75 Hex Color
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This intense, ink-like blue is exceptionally dark and saturated. It communicates immediate authority and professionalism, making it a natural choice for corporate branding or high-contrast UI backgrounds. Because it sits so dark, white text offers excellent legibility at a 14.5:1 ratio. Pair #001f75 with cool grays or sharp metallics to maintain a modern, grounded aesthetic.
Questions about #001f75
What is #001f75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #001f75 is rgb(0, 31, 117), in HSL hsl(224, 100%, 23%) and in CMYK 100%, 74%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #001f75 in a design scheme?
This deep blue works best alongside sharp, metallic tones or cool, neutral grays to maintain a grounded and modern aesthetic. You can also create high-contrast, professional layouts by using pure white text, which remains highly readable against this dark, saturated background.
Is #001f75 readable on white or black?
#001f75 has a 14.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.